Gehl Z17 GEN:2, Operator'S Manual

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13. Operating Instructions
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Do not operate the track gauge change control lever while the
machine is traveling.
IMPORTANT
• Mud or readymixed concrete adhering to the track
gauge change system may cause the system an abnor-
mal operation.
• While working, operate the track gauge change sys-
tem periodically to make it discharge mud or ready-
mixed concrete.
• After working, be sure to operate the track gauge
change system to make it discharge mud or ready-
mixed concrete.
• If mud adheres to the moving parts for changing the
track gauge, widen and narrow the variable track gauge
type crawlers to remove it. (Remove mud before it gets
hard.)
• In cold whether, to prevent the moving parts for chang-
ing the track gauge from getting stuck due to frozen
mud or water deposits on it, carefully remove them after
working.
13-9-1. Changing the track gauge
1) Park the machine on level ground.
2) Operate the track gauge change control lever until the
crawlers stop moving.
(1) Push the lever forward to widen the track gauge.
(2) Pull the lever back to narrow the track gauge.
Notes:
• To set the track gauge back to what it was, follow the above
procedure.
• Normally operate the machine with the track gauge widened
to keep it more stable.
13-9. Operating the track gauge change
• Be sure to operate the track gauge change control
lever at middle engine speed to avoid hazard.
• When operating the track gauge change, the crawl-
ers move widthwise. Be sure to operate it from the
operator’s seat only to prevent your body from being
caught between the crawler and the upper structure
or between the crawler and nearby obstacles.
• Never operate the track gauge change control lever
when the machine is in motion.
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